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  1. Nov 16, 2023 · Akon 's a hit-making machine whose impact on music goes well beyond his own discography. However, within his catalog, he has proven to have a track record in crafting commercially viable...

  2. Mar 8, 2023 · For a while there, Akon was a human hit machine. Akon already had a pretty hefty number of big songs before he finally took his Snoop Dogg collab “ I Wanna Love You ” to #1 at the end of 2006.

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  3. Feb 25, 2024 · Inspired by his jail time, he penned the song “Locked Up,” which became a best-selling single. In total, Akon’s first album dropped four smash-hit singles. He was now on the charts. Akon’s authenticity won him legions of fans. Trouble went platinum in April of 2005. His first move was to pay back his mother.

  4. May 21, 2024 · A: Akon has released several popular songs over the course of his career. Some of his biggest hits include “Smack That,” “Beautiful,” “Don’t Matter,” and “Lonely.”. Q: Is Akon actively involved in philanthropy? A: Yes, Akon is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in Africa.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AkonAkon - Wikipedia

    Akon. Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon ( / ˈeɪkɒn / ), is a Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. An influential figure in modern world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his debut ...

  6. www.ign.com › articles › 2008/11/13Akon Interview - IGN

    Nov 13, 2008 · By Spence D. Updated: May 11, 2012 12:49 pm. Posted: Nov 13, 2008 12:06 am. Since he burst onto the scene in 2004 with the debut album Trouble, Akon has become a non-stop powerhouse hit maker,...

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  8. Oct 9, 2023 · In 2011, Akon collaborated with Nigerian superstar duo P-Square for the remix of their hit single 'Chop My Money'. ... Akon is making a full circle to join the current global push of African music.